Our New Horse
"Our New Horse" is a children's novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson and published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack who inherits a new horse from his uncle. Jack is overjoyed at the prospect of owning a horse, but he soon discovers that taking care of a horse is no easy task. With the help of his loyal dog, Toby, Jack learns valuable lessons about responsibility and hard work. Throughout the story, Paterson weaves in themes of friendship, perseverance, and the joys of country life. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the Australian outback and its unique wildlife, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1902 · Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature, Animal Story · 1,541 words
First lines
The boys had come back from the races All silent and down on their luck; They'd backed 'em, straight out and for places, But never a winner they struck. They lost their good money on Slogan, And fell, most uncommonly flat, When Partner, the pride of the Bogan, Was beaten by Aristocrat.
And one said, 'I move that instanter We sell out our horses and quit, The brutes ought to win in a canter, Such trials they do when they're fit. The last one they ran was a snorter -- A gallop to gladden one's heart -- Two-twelve for a mile and a quarter, And finished as straight as a dart.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Children's Literature, Animal Story, Adventure
- Length: 1,541 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book tells a fabricated story of a new horse.
- Children's Literature — The simple and comprehensible style of writing caters to a young audience.
- Animal Story — The protagonist of the story is a horse.
- Adventure — The story involves experiences of excitement and sometimes of danger.
Tags
horse · animal · adventure · farm · nature · outdoors · family · children · illustrations · classic · vintage · Australian